The Russell School of Ballet

Important – Session Date Change

rsb — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 19:19:25 +0000

Because of the days of closing due to the two snow storms and cancellation of classes, the Russell School is extending the winter session by one week. The summer course will still begin July 5 and continue for five weeks through August 5.

Therefore, the last week of classes for the winter period will be from June 14 through June 19. This extra week of classes will replace the snow closing days at no additional charge.

All tuition for the last period (May 10 – June 19) must be paid by May 22.

We are sorry for the interruption caused by nature but, as we are sure you realize, it was beyond our control. Let’s hope that for the rest of the season, weather conditions bring no more disruptions to our lives.

Ilona & Thomas Russell

2009 Holiday Performances and Party

rsb — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 22:46:03 +0000

The In House Holiday Performances on Sunday, December 6 were hugely successful. All performances were sold out and greeted with much enthusiasm.
Everyone enjoyed the after performance parties and social. Thank you to all who gave of their time and energy in helping to make the day truly eventful.

More Holiday Performance photos in the Gallery.

Leslee Gearhart

rsb — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:32:18 +0000

Leslee Gearhart

Leslee Gearhart is a graduate of Washington Academy of Ballet, Florida Southern College, former professional dancer with Washington Ballet Company, Harkness Ballet Company New York City, and National Ballet Company Washington DC. She trained with many renowned teachers, Mary Day, Leslie Edwards, Maria Nevelska, Leon Fokine, Asaf Messerer, Vera Volkova, Frederick Franklin, Alexandra Danilova, George Skibine, Alvin Ailey. Leslee began teaching in Florida and joined Dance Masters of America and Professional Dance Teachers Association. Leslee has promoted dance and cultural arts in the Manassas community where her students have successfully gone on to professional dance, art and stage careers.

Past Performance Photos

rsb — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:45:23 +0000

Mechanical Dolls from Nutcracker

Jazz Performance

Sarah Bayne

rsb — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:17:27 +0000

SARAH BAYNE is a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, graduated from Penn State University in May of 2003. While at Penn State she performed as a member of Orchesis Dance Company and Dancescape Theater, a student company in affiliation with Allied Motion Modern Dance Company. As a member and president of Orchesis, Sarah had the opportunity to choreograph and perform in many student showcases including the American College Dance Festival at the University of Buffalo and in the PSU 48 hour Dance Marathon in partnership with the Four Diamonds Fund for cancer research. After graduation she came to Virginia where she began taking classes at the Russell School of Ballet. When not dancing Sarah teaches fourth grade in Prince William County and has begun graduate school towards her Master’s Degree in Reading and Literacy. Sarah joined the staff in January of 2004.

Amy Rossi

rsb — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 11:40:19 +0000

Amy Rossi

AMY ROSSI graduated from California Polytechnic State University with a minor in dance. While in college she danced with the Orchesis Dance Company for three years, serving one year as the president of the company. She also had the opportunity to choreograph for one of the concerts, and her choreography was then presented at the American College Dance Festival in Long Beach, California. While living in San Luis Obispo, California, she taught as a guest teacher at the University and also at a local studio, InMotion. While not in the studio, she works for AOL. Amy has been on staff at the Russell School of Ballet for nine years.

Ballet Master Class

rsb — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 05:07:42 +0000

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Holli Tippl

rsb — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 04:38:06 +0000

Holli Tippl

HOLLI TIPPL is from a family of performers and started dancing and playing music at a young age. She performed in musicals throughout high school and college where she had the opportunity to use her dance skills. Holli has taught dance and studied for three years at The Dance Factory in Melbourne, Australia, where she received an elementary jazz teaching level certificate. Following a career in pediatric nursing, Holli returned to dance 4 years ago and continues to enjoy performing and choreographing for childrens’ productions. Holli loves working with children and is excited about sharing her passion for dance with them!

Jennifer Mokodean

rsb — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 04:37:32 +0000

JENNIFER MOKODEAN started her dance training in Virginia Beach with Tomi Wortham Short and began her studies at the Russell School of Ballet in 1991. She has been a member of the Fairfax Ballet’s Junior and Senior Companies, performing many roles including “Clara” in “The Nutcracker” and the title role in “The Nightingale”. As a member of the Senior Company, she was given the opportunity to perform soloist roles in Tony Powell’s “Romantique,” and Lucy Bowen McCauley’s “Allegro Energico.” Jennifer has participated in summer programs at Miami City Ballet, Joffrey Ballet School, Universal Ballet Academy and Ballet Austin. She danced with Ballet Austin in “The Nutcracker”, and with Ballet Austin II dancers in community outreach programs. She joined the faculty of the Russell School of Ballet in 2004.

Korinna Hundley

rsb — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 04:36:35 +0000

KORINNA HUNDLEY began her dance training at the age of 9 at Chesterfield Dance Center in Midlothian Virginia. There she studied under Elizabeth Venini and Carrie Hughes. Kori was trained in all types of dance including, Ballet, Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Contemporary, Broadway Jazz, Hip Hop and Flamenco Dance. She has studied with top Jazz and Hip Hop dancers and choreographers such as Frank Hatchet, Dan Karaty, and Barry Lather. In 2003, she attended a summer dance intensive at Point Park University in Pittsburg Pennsylvania. In 2004, she was selected from dancers across the nation, by the Eastern Dance Association to perform in the half time show at the NFL Pro-Bowl in Honolulu, Hawaii. She has received numerous awards as a dancer on a local and national level. Ms. Hundley currently resides in Fairfax, Virginia with her fiancé, while working on her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in dance at George Mason University. She is extremely excited to be part of the Russell School of Ballet teaching staff.